PYROGRAPHER'S CORNER

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The pyrographer's corner is a free instructional site for use by pyrographic artists.We welcome any assistance with text, pictures, instructions, finance and guest pyrographic teachers.

Robert E. Boyer was born in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Cicero, Ilinois when he was six years old. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Force, where he took numerous technical courses. He was assigned to the 14th Air Force—the prewar "Flying Tigers," and received decorations from both the U.S. and Chinese governements. After the war, he attended the Art Institute of Chicago, where he studied fine arts. Finding it difficult to support his growing family with an art career, he worked in a series of jobs, culminating in a mangerial position at a tool & die/metal stamping company. Spending 21 years in various art and technical schools, he recieved a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. Over 40 years ago, Boyer was instrumental in promoting the resurrection of pyrographic art.

This site is for the advancement, help, advice and techniques given to neophyte and professional pyrographic artists. My goal is to share information with other artists and not hold back on any techniques that will further our pyrographic art. Remember, don't be concerned, because no one can steal your talent.

This will be a mutual help site and we will welcome any pyrographic artist or instructor who wishes to share any information that will help any others in the profession. This includes pyrographic artists in classes, clubs and shows. When I started in the pyrographic area several decades ago, no one seemed to know what the word "pyrography" was. Even when the internet became a resource, when I entered the key word "pyrography" into search engines, there was no indication that people had ever heard of the word "pyrography." Now there are many artists, clubs and dealers who use the term and it is now internationally known. Understand, I am not taking credit for starting pyrography, as it has been around for centuries, but I modestly hope that I have substantially promoted its modern day "renaissance."

Many people have tried to write about the history of Pyrography. Most did not spend the research time, but copied from the works of others. I spent twenty years in research and I hope you find it as interesting and as facinating as I did.

The Pyrographic Art School is a free informational pyrographic art website for all those who wish to learn more about the burning art: History, Equipment, Techniques and Creativity. This site is financed by Robert Boyer, owner and manufacturer of the Detail Master burning systems.

Within, you will see links to other websites. These are sites that will contribute to our efforts when offering this free information. You can help, also, by ordering supplies from these sites; That will give us credit with these benefactors.

Thank you for your support.

*** Robert E. Boyer ***